The New York City real estate market in 2026 is not telling a simple correction story. It is telling a competition story. Buyers are more careful. Sellers need to be more realistic. Mortgage rates are still affecting affordability. Inventory is Read more…
The rent-versus-buy conversation is becoming very real again in New York City. For many renters, the question is no longer simply, “Is buying cheaper than renting this month?” In many cases, buying may still cost more upfront, especially with mortgage Read more…
Mortgage rates are still one of the biggest factors shaping the New York City real estate market in 2026. As of May 14, 2026, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.36%, down slightly from the prior Read more…
New York City just received one of the biggest fiscal headlines of the year: Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration has brought an inherited $12 billion budget deficit down to zero. For property owners, buyers, sellers, and investors, this is Read more…
There’s a quiet shift happening in real estate right now—and if you’re paying attention, it’s a meaningful one. After years of uncertainty and dramatic headlines, New York has re-emerged as one of the hottest real estate markets in the country Read more…
If this spring market feels a little… off, you’re not imagining it. What was supposed to be a strong, “back-to-normal” real estate season has been unexpectedly reshaped by global events—most notably the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. And Read more…
The question I’m hearing most right now isn’t where to buy—it’s when. And in 2026, that answer isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. Between volatile mortgage rates, shifting inventory, and a more cautious global economy, today’s market requires Read more…
After several years of elevated borrowing costs, U.S. mortgage rates have finally dropped below 6%, offering welcome relief to homebuyers. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently fell to about 5.99%, marking the lowest level since 2022. The decline comes Read more…
The Manhattan luxury real estate market started 2026 on a strong note. Despite February typically being one of the slowest months for New York real estate, high-end properties across Manhattan generated more than $1.3 billion in luxury home sales. The Read more…
Starting March 1, 2026, a new federal rule is changing how certain residential real estate transactions are reported in the United States. The regulation was issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Treasury, and Read more…
